UK HR News Archive
April - June 2008
HR Training & Development's Marietta Watts To Receive President's Award for Diversity
April 15, 2008 - Congratulations to Marietta Watts of HR Training & Development, who has been selected to receive the 2008 UK Staff President’s Award for Diversity. The award will be presented on April 17th by President Todd and Provost Subbaswamy.
myUK Employee Self-Services Gives Employees Convenient Access to Their Information Online
April 11, 2008 - We are pleased to announce UK staff and faculty may now access and, in some cases, update their employee profile information online through myUK Employee Self-Service (ESS). This new site, a service of the UK Integrated Resource Information Systems (IRIS), allows employees to review the following paystubs, tax and other information, as well as update their home addesses. Read the official announcement or visit the myUK Employee Self-Service information page.
Open Enrollment Takes Place April 21 - May 9, 2008
April 10, 2008 - Open Enrollment is the time for UK employees to review and/or update benefit offerings for themselves, their dependents and/or beneficiaries. The good news this year includes the added convenience of online enrollment and steady or lower rates for the vast majority of health plan members. Visit the Open Enrollment site for details.
Work-Life Success Story Highlights UK Elder Care Service
April 7, 2008 - Auxiliary Services Business Officer Barry Russell speaks about the benefits of using UK Elder Care. Read his story now.
Attend Women's Forum "Climbing the Ladder at UK" Conference April 28-29
April 1, 2008 - Dont miss out! The UK Women's Forum is hosting its first annual Climbing the Ladder conference for UK employees. All conference events are offered at no cost to UK employees. Register today! Click here to learn more.
CARE Group Meetings for UK Employees Caring for Aging Loved Ones
April CARE Group meetings are held on the following dates and locations from noon – 1 p.m., April 10th in 220 Scovell Hall, Ste 1; April 17th C 110 UK Hospital; and April 24th Service Building, Rm. 379. Newcomers welcome anytime, however please RSVP if this is your first time by calling Elder Care at 323-4600. Learn more.
Community Resources for Elder Care Workshop: In Home to Housing Options
This workshop will be held on April 17 and May 30, noon - 1:00 p.m. Topics include: Housing alternatives; resources for older adults; information to help you select a provider for services. Seating is limited! Contact NetLearning to register or call (859) 257-9226
Wellness Conference Takes Place May 16: Free for UK Employees
Register today for the 2008 UK Health & Wellness Conference, Friday, May 16, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Student Center. What’s on the menu? A day full of practical information on how to sleep better, decrease stress, build relationships, be more healthy, and more. The keynote speaker is Dr. James W. Holsinger, Jr. Admission is FREE for UK employees, retirees, spouses, and sponsored dependents. Click here for more information.
January - March 2008
Wildcats on the Move: Walk with Us
Wildcats on the Move is a 10-week activity program that allows you to set your own goals, then choose how to achieve them. The cost is just $5, and all UK employees, retirees, spouses, and sponsored dependents are welcome to participate. Register by April 16! For more information, visit this page.
Body Shop Success: UK Employees "Lose" Big with On-Site Fitness Facilities
UK employee Penny Cruse, of the UK Educational and Counseling Psychology, lost 23 pounds and two pant sizes, thanks to the Health & Wellness Program's Weight Loss Matters and Body Shop fitness facilities. Read Penny's story.
THANK YOU!
Febrary 2008 - A special thank you to all UK employees for donating a record-breaking amount during our annual United Way of the Bluegrass fundraising drive! How big of a difference is your generosity making to our communities? ... click here to find out! »
October - December 2007
Change to Benefit Deductions Starts with December Pay Periods
December 2, 2007- Instead of paying for benefits one pay period in advance, benefit deductions will soon apply instead to the cost of benefits during the current pay period. Click here to learn more.
NEW! Retirement Carrier Options Streamlined While Maintaining Array of Investment Choices
December 11, 2007 - With the approval of the UK Board of Trustees earlier today, UK Benefits will implement a plan to streamline the number of retirement plan administrators, while maintaining current investment choices. This change will enable the university to offer enhanced plan features in 2008. Click here for details.
Elder Care Support Groups - Now Three Convenient Meeting Locations
December 2, 2007 - Elder Care's popular support group for UK employee caregivers will meet in three locations each month, starting in January 2008. Click here for details.
November is National Work and Family Month
November 1, 2007 - In support of UK employee caregivers UK Elder Care is offering a variety of free events and resources. Click here to learn more.
July - September 2007
New Employee ID Card for Faculty and Staff
September 1, 2007 - Employee ID cards recently issued to UK employees not only feature a whole new look, they're also more convenient and useful than ever. Click here for details.
Temporary Disability Leave Conversion to Vacation Time
July 1, 2007 - During the month of July, employees with a minimum Temporary Disability Leave (TDL) balance of 69 days or more may convert up to 12 days of this time to Vacation Leave at a three-to-one rate. Click here for details.
April - June 2007
New! Sponsored Dependent Eligibility
June 18, 2007 - With the benefits plan year beginning July 1, 2007, UK employees may enroll sponsored dependents for benefits. Click here to learn more.
For One UK Couple, Losing is a Win-Win Situation
June 2007 - Meet the married couple, both UK employees, won the “Biggest Loser” competition held last winter by Weight Loss Matters. Julene lost 10.8% of her start weight; Tim lost 9.3%. Click here to read more.
"The Hardest Part...Was Making the Initial Call"
June 2007 - Though UK employee Charlene Wesley had reservations about joining the Weight Loss Matters program, she hasn't looked back since. Click here to read Charlene's story.
NEW! Free Car Seat Check for UK employees June 26th
June 1, 2007 - If you are a UK employee, have your child's car seat checked by a certified child passenger safety technician on June 26th from 2-5pm in the Commonwealth stadium lot. The check takes about 20 minutes per seat. Please call 859-323-1153 to make an appointment or if you have any questions.
The Work-Life Committee Final Reports Are Now Online
May 2007 - The final committee reports are scheduled to be submitted & available online by Tuesday, May 29, 2007. Click here to learn more about the reports.
Make The Difference wants to reward you!
May 15, 2007 - Make The Difference is UK's employee suggestion program, designed to request and reward the improvement ideas of UK faculty and staff. Implemented ideas are recognized with awards ranging from $25 up to $2,500. Click here to read more or click here to submit your suggestion now!
Work-Life Enhancement Package Approved
April 24, 2007 - We're proud to announce the University is now in the process of implementing an array of new work-life initiatives recently approved by the UK Board of Trustees. These initiatives were developed and refined based on employee work-life survey feedback. Click here to learn more!
New! Staff Phased Retirement Opportunities
April 24, 2007 – With recent changes approved by the UK Board of Trustees, UK staff now have the opportunity to consider "phased retirement" as a transition to full retirement. Learn more.
New! Family Education Program Designed to Address Work-Life Needs of Employees
April 24 – As the culmination of a multi-year initiative, a new Family Education Program benefit is now available to UK employees. The FEP benefit allows eligible employees to transfer their educational benefit to a spouse, dependent, partner or partner dependent in the form of a tuition discount. We're proud to introduce and administer this new program, which was among the most-requested items on recent work-life surveys! Click here for an overview and complete details.
Institute for Workplace Innovation Features UK Elder Care
May 9, 2007 - UK's recently launched Institute for Workplace Innovation (iWin), which is dedicated to helping Kentucky employers develop strategies to attract and support top talent, has featured UK Elder Care in its first publication, Making Workplaces Work: Employer Best Practices in Kentucky. Click here to read more and learn how to request your FREE copy.
January - March 2007
Benefits Open Enrollment Takes Place April 16 - May 4, 2007
March 2007 -UK Benefits will send Open Enrollment information kits to employees' homes during the week of April 9. To learn more, visit our special Open Enrollment Web site now by clicking here.
Volunteer Tutors Needed
March 2007 - UK Employee Learning Services is seeking volunteer tutors for adult literacy and ESL learners. Work one-on-one with UK employees who need help with reading or English-speaking skills. Next tutor training session(s) starts February 13, 2007. For more information, call Susan Dworkin at (859) 257–7863
REMINDER - Work-Life Campus Forum Events Jan. 24 and Jan. 30
January 18, 2007 - Please make plans to join us for one of two lunchtime events featuring several work-life committees. Click here for details.
Employee Learning Services Expands Training Offerings
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The office formerly known as Operation Educate has a newly expanded range of offerings. Read all about these changes and one employee's success story. |
November - December 2006
Maximize 2006 Retirement Contributions
December 4, 2006 - UK employees still have time to increase or maximize current tax-year contributions to University retirement savings plans. Click here for details.
September - October 2006
UK Work-Life Survey Presentations Scheduled
September 12, 2006 - UK Work-Life Director Laura Koppes will present results from the recent UK@Work surveys at a series of events later in September. Click here for details.
UK Work-Life Survey Results Highlighted Online
September 12, 2006 - Highlighted results from the recent UK@Work surveys of staff and faculty have been published on the UK Work-Life Web site. Click here to view the report.
July - August 2006
Retiree Health Benefit Changes Highlighted on Committee Site
August 31, 2006 - The Retiree Health Benefits Committee site has now been updated with more details about pending changes to UK retiree health benefits. Check out the site and make plans to attend one of several upcoming information sessions.
University of Kentucky Named Among AARP Best Employers for Workers Over 50
August 30, 2006 - The University of Kentucky is one of 50 employers around the country named today by the AARP as one of the Best Employers for Workers Over 50. Click here to read UK Public Relations' coverage of this award and click here to read the AARP's "Winning Strategies" profile of the University of Kentucky, including highlighted offerings for workers over 50!
Resources for Grieving UK Employees, Students and Family Members
August 28, 2006 - Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of those impacted by the flight 5191 tragedy. We join the University community in mourning this profound loss. Learn more about grief counseling resources available to UK employees, students and family members here.
Background Check Requirement for Initial Hires
July 12, 2006 - Pre-employment national background checks (PNBC) are required as of 7/12/06 of all initial hires at the University of Kentucky.
Click here for all the details on this new process, OR click here to review the related change in University Human Resources Policy & Procedure.
Roth 403(b) Retirement Option Means More Choices for UK Employees
July 1, 2006 - Employees now have an additional option for voluntary retirement savings. The Roth 403(b) option allows you to withdraw savings tax-free at retirement. Click here for more information.
January - June 2006
Background Check Requirement for Initial Hires Begins July 12, 2006
June, 2006 - As of July 12, pre-employment national background checks (PNBC) will be required of all initial hires at the University of Kentucky.Click here for all the details on this new process, OR click here to review the related change in University Human Resources Policy & Procedure.
UK Health & Wellness receives national C. Everett Koop Award recognition!
January, 2006 - The University of Kentucky Health and Wellness Program was recognized on December 7, 2005 as one of several annual C. Everett Koop National Health Award winners. Click here to read the full story.
Humana Inc. Acquires CHA Health
January, 2006 - Humana Inc. recently announced it will acquire CHA Health, the company which provides administrative services to the UK-HMO. Our health plan members will see no change in benefits and may continue to correspond with CHA on billing and coverage-related questions. If you have questions about this change, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page regarding this topic. You may also read Humana's press release regarding this matter by visiting this page.
